How far is Gaithersburg, MD from Sykesville, MD?
The driving distance from Gaithersburg, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaithersburg and Sykesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg and Sykesville.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Frederick Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Midcounty Highway
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Warfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Warfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Laytonsville Road
54 m · 4 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laytonsville Road
2436 ft · 53 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Turn slight right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
7.5 mi · 12 min · Route 97
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Continue on Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn left onto West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Continue on Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2296 ft · 46 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaithersburg and Sykesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 97
Continue on Route 97
7.46 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaithersburg to Sykesville?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Gaithersburg and 13 miles from Sykesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaithersburg and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 20.23 mi (32.56 km).
#1 Gaithersburg
The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
| Population | 67,741 |
| Coordinates | 39.1434400, -77.2013700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sykesville (-76.96776, 39.37371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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